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Desmond Plott

Carrollton,AL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Fuel Transport
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Truck Driver

Midstates Petroleum
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Truck Driver

Questliner
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Truck Driver

Modern Transportation
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Truck Driver

Asphalt Transport
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Truck Driver

Quality Carriers
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Truck Driver

Vernon Milling Company
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pickens County High School
Reform, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Load Security
  • Materials Transport
  • Commercial Driving
  • Route Management
  • Safe Driving
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Inclement Weather Driving
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Clean MVR

Timeline

Truck Driver

Fuel Transport
06.2022 - 11.2023

Truck Driver

Midstates Petroleum
02.2020 - 06.2022

Truck Driver

Questliner
05.2018 - 02.2020

Truck Driver

Modern Transportation
12.2017 - 05.2018

Truck Driver

Asphalt Transport
06.2017 - 12.2017

Truck Driver

Quality Carriers
12.2016 - 06.2017

Truck Driver

Vernon Milling Company
09.2014 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Pickens County High School

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